Volunteer Opportunity Details:

The Project Flight BookBank Operations Co-Managers supervise all BookBank volunteers in the sorting, stamping and boxing of donated children's books. Depending on their capabilities, our volunteers may be asked to do any of the following tasks: stamp or apply stickers to books received in the BookBank; make boxes that we use to package books; collect a given amount of books and pack the books in the boxes; perform light cleanup of the BookBank such as wiping shelves, sweeping or mopping, and wiping down the tables. The atmosphere in our BookBank is friendly and the work is interesting and fulfilling as the many thousands of books received at the BookBank soon find their way to less fortunate children in Buffalo, Western New York, and beyond.

As we serve the public by providing them with books, volunteers are much appreciated as they allow the BookBank staff to process the orders of books in a timely fashion.

Each task asked of our volunteers is explained when they first arrive in the BookBank. Any and all questions are encouraged and answered fully before tasks are assigned. If there are any questions during the tasks, they will be answered promptly and in a friendly manner. If volunteers are new to the BookBank a description and purpose of the BookBank is explained to them when they arrive. There are two Project Flight BookBank co-managers: Melissa Blattner and Nick Paternostro, who are available for any questions or assistance needed by our volunteers.

We have a Volunteer Intake Form which asks for contact information, number of volunteer hours the individual prefers per week, days available, type of volunteer work preferred, any special knowledge or skill that the volunteer may wish to offer, and any previous volunteer experience.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Project Flight

Volunteers will work with the following groups Adults (26-54) Older Adults (55+) Men Women This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Unpaid Interns Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25) Home Volunteers We need volunteers who are free at these times Weekdays Weekly This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Children & Youth Literacy Civic & Community Poverty We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Reading

Contact Person: Geraldine Bard, Program Director, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

Great Arrow Industrial Park 255 Great Arrow Ave. Unit #16 Buffalo, NY 14207 (See a map)

Directions:

Located in North Buffalo just two minutes from the Elmwood (20) bus stop at Elmwood Ave. near Great Arrow Ave. Proceed east on Great Arrow Ave. to the main entrance (marked by a green awning with a "Pierce Arrow" emblem. Volunteers should proceed up the stairs to the second floor. To your right will be the Project Flight BookBank. For further directions please call the BookBank at (716)876-0979.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Main St. & Amherst St.,   Walk distance (in minutes): 20 (estimate)   Nearest Bus Stop: Elmwood (20) get off near Great Arrow (near Elmwood and Amherst St.), 2 minute walk